Case Study: Strong Hold partners with Fortune 500 Industrial Supply Company and Delivers Custom Storage Solutions for UPS

Strong Hold partners with Fortune 500 Industrial Supply Company and Delivers Custom Storage Solutions for UPS

Overview

Strong Hold partnered with a Fortune 500 Industrial Supply Company to develop a durable, high-capacity storage solution for IT and networking parts across multiple facilities in the United States. The end user, UPS, required a secure, heavy-duty cabinet that could withstand the high-traffic environment while effectively organizing and protecting critical components.

By working closely with both the customer and the end user, Strong Hold identified the best solution—a customized 12 GA Thirty-Six Series cabinet—to meet their storage and durability requirements.

Challenge

Managing IT and networking parts across multiple high-traffic facilities presented a unique set of challenges for the end user:

1. Extreme Durability Requirements: The cabinets needed to withstand the rigors of a demanding, industrial environment while providing long-term protection for sensitive IT equipment.
2. Organized and Secure Storage: With multiple parts and accessories in use daily, the customer needed a solution that offered high load capacity, secure storage, and easy access for technicians.
3. Customization for Brand and Functionality: The end user requested a customized appearance to align with their corporate branding, as well as additional internal dividers for optimized organization.
4. Nationwide Deployment: With over 900 cabinets required across multiple U.S. locations, the solution needed to be scalable and efficiently manufactured and delivered.

Solution

Strong Hold collaborated with both the customer and the end user to develop a customized version of the 12 GA Thirty-Six Series cabinet, delivering a highly durable, branded, and organized storage system.

• Extreme Duty 12 GA Steel Construction: The 36-243 cabinet was selected for its robust design, featuring three adjustable shelves, each capable of holding 2,200 lbs., with a total storage capacity of 11,000 lbs.—ensuring it could handle even the heaviest networking and IT components.
• Optimized Organization: To improve accessibility and efficiency, Strong Hold incorporated six galvanized shelf dividers, allowing users to separate and categorize different parts for quick retrieval.
• Custom Branding & Aesthetics: The cabinets were painted in the end user’s corporate colors and included a custom decal on each unit, reinforcing the company’s branding and uniformity across all facilities.
• Seamless Nationwide Fulfillment: Once the end user approved the design, Strong Hold scaled production to manufacture and ship 900 customized cabinets to multiple facilities across the United States, ensuring a smooth and timely deployment.

Results

The tailored storage solution provided immediate value to the end user, delivering:

• Unmatched Durability: The heavy-duty 12 GA construction proved resilient in high-traffic environments, offering long-term protection for sensitive IT and networking equipment.
• Efficient Organization & Accessibility: With the added shelf dividers, employees could quickly locate and retrieve necessary parts, improving workflow and reducing downtime.
• Custom Aesthetic & Brand Consistency: The branded cabinets provided a professional, uniform appearance across all facilities while reinforcing corporate identity.
• Successful Large-Scale Rollout: Strong Hold’s ability to manufacture, customize, and distribute 900 cabinets nationwide demonstrated its capacity to deliver high-quality solutions at scale.

The end user quickly recognized the effectiveness of the cabinets in their daily operations, validating their investment and ensuring long-term value.

Key Takeaways

Strong Hold’s partnership with a UPS showcases the importance of customization, durability, and large-scale execution in industrial storage solutions.

Key insights from this project include:

1. Customization to Fit Specific Needs: From shelf dividers to custom branding, Strong Hold tailored its product to meet the unique storage and aesthetic needs of the customer.
2. Heavy-Duty Construction for Industrial Use: The 12 GA Thirty-Six Series cabinet proved essential for environments where durability and security are critical.
3. Scalability & Nationwide Deployment: Strong Hold’s ability to mass-produce and ship 900 cabinets across multiple facilities highlighted its efficiency and reliability in fulfilling large-scale industrial needs.
4. Collaboration Yields the Best Solution: By working closely with both the customer and end user, Strong Hold ensured that every aspect of the cabinet design aligned with their functional and branding requirements.

Conclusion

This case study underscores Strong Hold’s expertise in providing tailored storage solutions for industrial customers with complex needs. By combining customization, strength, and scalability, Strong Hold delivered a product that met the end user’s storage, security, and organizational challenges—reinforcing its reputation as an industry leader in Extreme Duty storage solutions.

Whether it’s a single facility or a nationwide rollout, Strong Hold remains committed to delivering high-performance, customized storage for businesses that demand the best.